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No Go Zones: How Sharia Law Is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
"[A] summer must read." — SEAN HANNITY, Fox News "[No Go Zones] should be required reading for conservatives, Republicans, liberals, teachers, students, reporters, editors, and activists all alike." —NIGEL FARAGE, Member of the European ParliamentNo Go Zones. That's what they're called. And while the politically correct try to deny their existence, the shocking reality of these "No Go Zones"—where Sharia law can prevail and local police stay away—can be attested to by its many victims. Now Raheem Kassam, a courageous reporter and editor at Breitbart, takes us where few journalists have dared to tread—inside the No Go Zones, revealing areas that Western governments, including the United States, don't want to admit exist within their own borders. With compelling reporting, Kassam takes you into Islamic areas you might not even know existed—communities, neighborhoods, and whole city districts from San Bernardino, California, (a No Go Zone of the mind) to Hamtramck, Michigan (essentially an Islamic colony in the Midwest); from Malmö, Sweden, to the heart of London, England—where infidels are unwelcome, Islamic law is king, and extremism grows. In No Go Zones, Kassam How in No Go Zones a blind eye is being turned to polygamy, female genital mutilation, sexual assault, segregation, and even honor killings Why Muslim ghettos in the West aren't the equivalent of Little Italy or Chinatown, but a serious cultural and political threat How the welfare state actually funds and supports a Muslim subculture of resentment How to identify extremist mosques A matter of how mass migration could transform Europe into a Muslim-dominated continent within our own lifetimes The alarming speed at which No Go Zones are coming to America Compelling in its reporting, shocking in its detail, Raheem Kassam's No Go Zones is one of the most frightening true stories you will read this year.
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Published August 14, 2017
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Raheem Kassam
6 books38 followersRaheem Kassam is the Editor in Chief of Breitbart London, the European bureau of the Breitbart News Network.
Born in London, England to Tanzanian immigrant parents, Kassam has worked on a number of political campaigns, as well as serving at several think tanks. Kassam is the former senior advisor to Brexit-leader Nigel Farage.
He currently resides in London, England and Washington, D.C.
Born in London, England to Tanzanian immigrant parents, Kassam has worked on a number of political campaigns, as well as serving at several think tanks. Kassam is the former senior advisor to Brexit-leader Nigel Farage.
He currently resides in London, England and Washington, D.C.
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December 22, 2017
Everything said in this book that I read is true. There are areas that are no-go zones for police. For ordinary people there can be extreme unpleasantness and I've experienced that for myself in London. So if I suffered from confirmation bias I would have finished this book and agreed with everything in it. But the author leaves out 9/10ths or more, much more, of the story.
Because the real story is that Muslim no-go areas are in the minority. This book is sheer Islamophobic propaganda and if I was up for book burning, which I'm not, this would be high on the list.
Because the real story is that Muslim no-go areas are in the minority. This book is sheer Islamophobic propaganda and if I was up for book burning, which I'm not, this would be high on the list.
September 6, 2017
I've always read books on both sides of current controversial issues, and this book is no exception.
Unfortunately, the go to tactic of leftist social justice warriors is to loudly shout down and pass judgement upon anyone who says or does anything that they believe violates their agenda - including reading a book with a title like this one.
This is a recent publication and as such the content is timely. I would encourage anyone who wants to learn more about the impact of changing demographics to read this book.
Unfortunately, the go to tactic of leftist social justice warriors is to loudly shout down and pass judgement upon anyone who says or does anything that they believe violates their agenda - including reading a book with a title like this one.
This is a recent publication and as such the content is timely. I would encourage anyone who wants to learn more about the impact of changing demographics to read this book.
August 21, 2022
If Khomeini is a Muslim, then I am not.
—King Hassan II of Morocco in 1984
از مهمترین مطالبی که حین خواندن کتاب دستگیرم شد، پیشینهی واژهی اسلامهراسی بود. این واقعیت که اشرار مغزلایپای پنجاهوهفتی این واژه را، به قیاس بیگانههراسی، جعل کردند، پرده از تاثیر غلیظ گفتمان چپ نو بر این جماعت برمیدارد. در پرتو این نکته، مثلا سفرهای فوکو، فیلسوف پدوفایل فرانسوی و از مرشدان چپ نو، به ایران بهکل معنای دیگری مییابد
August 25, 2017
A must read
This is probably the most informative, bi partisan book I've read in regards to controversial issues happening currently. Brilliant read
This is probably the most informative, bi partisan book I've read in regards to controversial issues happening currently. Brilliant read
August 15, 2017
Islamization of Western Societies
Europe has submitted to Islamists who have taken over communities, neighborhoods, towns and cities within a generation. For example, London is a city built over 2,000 years and it has become a third world hell-hole with many neighborhoods patrolled by Sharia-enforcing Muslim thugs. U.K has a large population of immigrants from Asia, and immigrants such as Hindus from India assimilate well with local population, but Muslims clearly identify as a separate community from the rest of the population. Muslim dominated inner cities across U.K, France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and other have their own “no-go” zones where Muslims enforce sharia to intimidate women for not following the 8th century codes. They are wreaking havoc through terrorism, and an epidemic of sexual assault against women. Jihadi enclaves protected by clerics and Muslim community leaders are becoming “no-go zones” even for police. Cops are either hesitant to enter the community or refuse to enforce the law to the full extent. This book chronicles growing chaos in Europe where Muslims are primarily focused on the Islamization of Western civilization. Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamic organizations have a well-defined strategy for conquering Europe through conversions, intimidation and threats. Compounding this problem is that the entertainment industry, the media, academics, popular writers, the leftists and socialist groups have progressively aligned with Muslim causes, and clearly opposed to the interest of the country.
The Jihad Watch Organization affiliated with the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and run by blogger Robert Spencer, provides a daily report of divisive and dangerous activities of Islamists across the globe. For example, only this week, we find that the UN refugee agency is under scrutiny for terror links. U.K. Muslim gangs who targeted white teenage girls in sexual attacks were found guilty in a court of law but the judge did not handed longer jail sentences that fitted the crime because that would be considered Islamophobic in light of the fact that the victims were non-Muslim women. The Islamic State (ISIS) terror group called for vehicular jihad attacks numerous times, and that there have been many such attacks in the West in the last few years. Recently a Muslim deliberately drove a car into a pizzeria in France, and an innocent French girl was killed. The police were quick to rule out terrorism. An Islamic jihadist who recently went on a stabbing spree in a supermarket in Hamburg, Germany has been attributed to his mental illness. Denmark’s “Hug a Jihadi” program was started to give houses and jobs to returning Islamic State jihadis. In Switzerland, a Muslim cleric has been charged with incitement to murder non-practicing Muslims. Recently BBC News anchor Katty Kay said that “Europeans have to get used to terror attacks like the Manchester bombing.” Will she get used to wearing hijab? Despite all these, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is calling for more Muslim migrants to Europe as she criticizes Charlottesville demonstrations. This book is a very compelling in its reporting. But it is not so shocking anymore since we read about Muslim terrorism in our daily newspapers.
Europe has submitted to Islamists who have taken over communities, neighborhoods, towns and cities within a generation. For example, London is a city built over 2,000 years and it has become a third world hell-hole with many neighborhoods patrolled by Sharia-enforcing Muslim thugs. U.K has a large population of immigrants from Asia, and immigrants such as Hindus from India assimilate well with local population, but Muslims clearly identify as a separate community from the rest of the population. Muslim dominated inner cities across U.K, France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and other have their own “no-go” zones where Muslims enforce sharia to intimidate women for not following the 8th century codes. They are wreaking havoc through terrorism, and an epidemic of sexual assault against women. Jihadi enclaves protected by clerics and Muslim community leaders are becoming “no-go zones” even for police. Cops are either hesitant to enter the community or refuse to enforce the law to the full extent. This book chronicles growing chaos in Europe where Muslims are primarily focused on the Islamization of Western civilization. Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamic organizations have a well-defined strategy for conquering Europe through conversions, intimidation and threats. Compounding this problem is that the entertainment industry, the media, academics, popular writers, the leftists and socialist groups have progressively aligned with Muslim causes, and clearly opposed to the interest of the country.
The Jihad Watch Organization affiliated with the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and run by blogger Robert Spencer, provides a daily report of divisive and dangerous activities of Islamists across the globe. For example, only this week, we find that the UN refugee agency is under scrutiny for terror links. U.K. Muslim gangs who targeted white teenage girls in sexual attacks were found guilty in a court of law but the judge did not handed longer jail sentences that fitted the crime because that would be considered Islamophobic in light of the fact that the victims were non-Muslim women. The Islamic State (ISIS) terror group called for vehicular jihad attacks numerous times, and that there have been many such attacks in the West in the last few years. Recently a Muslim deliberately drove a car into a pizzeria in France, and an innocent French girl was killed. The police were quick to rule out terrorism. An Islamic jihadist who recently went on a stabbing spree in a supermarket in Hamburg, Germany has been attributed to his mental illness. Denmark’s “Hug a Jihadi” program was started to give houses and jobs to returning Islamic State jihadis. In Switzerland, a Muslim cleric has been charged with incitement to murder non-practicing Muslims. Recently BBC News anchor Katty Kay said that “Europeans have to get used to terror attacks like the Manchester bombing.” Will she get used to wearing hijab? Despite all these, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is calling for more Muslim migrants to Europe as she criticizes Charlottesville demonstrations. This book is a very compelling in its reporting. But it is not so shocking anymore since we read about Muslim terrorism in our daily newspapers.
February 7, 2018
The premise of this book is very interesting but the author falls into opinion far more often than fact.
I personally agree that creating no-go zones is a bad thing, but I would have preferred hard stats or evidence and not anecdotal speeches conveying the authors outrage.
Murray’s the Strange Death of Europe was far better written. He didn’t make over arching assumptions and then tailor his book and explanation to fit them, he used stats and facts to tell his story for him. When talking about this topic there is no room for opinion or outrage because you will just be labeled as an islamaphobe. Instead, be dispassionate and talk about how the problem is affecting safety, money, and space available to the people who are living in these areas. Talking to one random person in an area does not satisfy the need for data.
If you have concerns about this issue you need to prove your concerns or you look foolish, which unfortunately is what the author came across as in parts of this book.
I personally agree that creating no-go zones is a bad thing, but I would have preferred hard stats or evidence and not anecdotal speeches conveying the authors outrage.
Murray’s the Strange Death of Europe was far better written. He didn’t make over arching assumptions and then tailor his book and explanation to fit them, he used stats and facts to tell his story for him. When talking about this topic there is no room for opinion or outrage because you will just be labeled as an islamaphobe. Instead, be dispassionate and talk about how the problem is affecting safety, money, and space available to the people who are living in these areas. Talking to one random person in an area does not satisfy the need for data.
If you have concerns about this issue you need to prove your concerns or you look foolish, which unfortunately is what the author came across as in parts of this book.
September 3, 2017
Everyone should read this book before it's too late!
May 1, 2018
Kassam, raised in London by Islamic parents, and editor-in-chief of Breitbart London, allows the reader to explore areas of Europe and the U.S. that many government officials claim not to exist. He describes it as a “nuanced” situation, with levels or gradations of “No-go Zones,” beginning with those having the capability and infrastructure to plan and carry out major activities. More prevalent are the “sensitive urban areas” where, although individuals may generally enter without harm (at least in the daytime), police and other emergency vehicles think twice about entering during times of tension. Two additional factors to consider are the ethnic composition or country of origin of the immigrant residents, and the religions sects involved, some being more likely than others to push for self-isolation (instead of assimilating into the culture of their new country) and having a tendency toward religious extremism. Moreover, this self-isolation and the poverty that often accompanies it provide breeding grounds for potential terrorist activity.
Locations that Kassam particularly discusses are Molenbeek (Belgium), France, Sweden, England, and, in the US, San Bernardino and Detroit (with a brief mention of the Muslims of the Americas group, aka “Fuqra” or MOA, which claims to have 22 Islamic villages across 12 states, and is generally considered a terrorist organization). He interviewed residents of Hamtramck, Michigan, who explained their difficulties with the new immigrants. Kassam does say that simply having many mosques in a town is not it itself worrisome—he likens it to having churches of various Protestant denominations in the U.S.—but points out some identifying features of extremist mosques. It is the type of mosque (and therefore the sect of Islam) that basically determines whether its teaching will encourage assimilation or promote terrorist jihad. Just having a Muslim majority in a community doesn’t necessarily mean terrorism will follow. It does, however, increase the likelihood that demands for Sharia Law will follow.
Furthermore, since “younger Muslims tend to be more fundamentalist” than their parents, similar trends displayed in all these countries suggest that Muslim areas of town will likely become and stay more integrated.
Most journalists will not talk about the situation, partly because they rely on fake news, which is really propaganda to push for open borders, and partly because they fall prey to extreme political correctness. Kassam includes statistics as well as descriptions of his visits to these cities, and explains the problems in a non-controversial manner. However, a No-Go Zone happened to a nice Polish-settled neighborhood in suburban Detroit, and could easily come to a neighborhood near you.
Locations that Kassam particularly discusses are Molenbeek (Belgium), France, Sweden, England, and, in the US, San Bernardino and Detroit (with a brief mention of the Muslims of the Americas group, aka “Fuqra” or MOA, which claims to have 22 Islamic villages across 12 states, and is generally considered a terrorist organization). He interviewed residents of Hamtramck, Michigan, who explained their difficulties with the new immigrants. Kassam does say that simply having many mosques in a town is not it itself worrisome—he likens it to having churches of various Protestant denominations in the U.S.—but points out some identifying features of extremist mosques. It is the type of mosque (and therefore the sect of Islam) that basically determines whether its teaching will encourage assimilation or promote terrorist jihad. Just having a Muslim majority in a community doesn’t necessarily mean terrorism will follow. It does, however, increase the likelihood that demands for Sharia Law will follow.
Furthermore, since “younger Muslims tend to be more fundamentalist” than their parents, similar trends displayed in all these countries suggest that Muslim areas of town will likely become and stay more integrated.
Most journalists will not talk about the situation, partly because they rely on fake news, which is really propaganda to push for open borders, and partly because they fall prey to extreme political correctness. Kassam includes statistics as well as descriptions of his visits to these cities, and explains the problems in a non-controversial manner. However, a No-Go Zone happened to a nice Polish-settled neighborhood in suburban Detroit, and could easily come to a neighborhood near you.
January 23, 2019
Meh. A lot of this book consisted of "cut and paste" articles, letters, and really long quotes that made a potentially interesting subject boring. This is a topic worthy of consideration, but the author's bias was so apparent his research had little credibility -- maybe why he resorted to cut and pasting huge blocks of texts. I recommend passing on this one.
October 20, 2018
Covers the appalling facts about the parts of Europe and even America that have Muslim ghettos (states within states), places with “halal certification…forced compliance with sharia law.” (page 79). These “controlled zones would be the first step in the creation of an Islamic state” (page 117 and are largely Saudi-funded (page 135). Lots of facts about the propaganda being used by many Muslims and their journalist and leftist supporters. Lots of info about Koran.
August 26, 2017
Educational
Raheem Kassam has educated me with one book I couldn't put down. Salafists , Tablighi jamaat, excuse the spelling, Sharia Law is here in our communities and you don't know it until you read this book.
Raheem Kassam has educated me with one book I couldn't put down. Salafists , Tablighi jamaat, excuse the spelling, Sharia Law is here in our communities and you don't know it until you read this book.
Want to read
July 23, 2017"Europe will be Islamic by the end of the century”
Bernard Lewis to the Die Welt
Bernard Lewis to the Die Welt
November 21, 2017
Enlightening, and frightening.
September 18, 2017
"No Go Zones" provides a warning for those who are willing to hear. Raheem Kassam has visited Muslim communities in Belgium, Sweden, France, and the United States to examine the nature of these enclaves. He highlights the threat posed by the resistance of residents in these areas to assimilating into the native culture and learning the local language. He also highlights the failure of the media to honestly cover the situation and the failure of local government to address the situation.
September 28, 2018
If you do not want to see what is happening around you and do not want to see what the future holds in the western world invaded by Muslims, do not read this book. It will give you nightmares in your happy pink world.
October 1, 2017
An education book.
All people who don't know or don't believe should read this book. It is an eye-opening piece of writing. The politicans should listen.
All people who don't know or don't believe should read this book. It is an eye-opening piece of writing. The politicans should listen.
January 26, 2021
Excellent
Important read for anyone concerned with what has been happening in areas around Europe, and spreading. Honest and accurate in-depth research.
Important read for anyone concerned with what has been happening in areas around Europe, and spreading. Honest and accurate in-depth research.
November 9, 2019
Scary. All liberal Democrats should read this.
August 23, 2017
The Media Is Loath To Discuss No Go Zones
NO GO ZONES describes how Western media is not fully disclosing what is happening. Both in Europe and the United States, some immigrant neighborhoods are being drastically changed, but the media is reluctant to investigate or report.
The book starts off with the author, Raheem Kassam investigating the sexual attacks in Cologne Germany. To his astonishment, the mainstream media hardly made any mention of these attacks. He was reluctant to believe that it was just being ignored: “I was perplexed by the lack of coverage. . . My belief that this could happen almost led us to miss it entirely.” Despite his initial doubts, Kassam was actually the one who broke the story, and then other media outlets finally joined in.
The author decided to visit various supposedly places—the reputed “No Go Zones,” in both Europe and the United States. These were said to have high concentrations of immigrants who had not assimilated, did not want to assimilate, and were hostile to their host country. The author, despite his original skepticism, did indeed find them to be dangerous places; while visiting, he was often questioned or intimidated by the inhabitants.
Besides journaling his visits to the zones, Kassam cites troubling—and scary statistics. Certain neighborhoods simply do not choose to assimilate into the surrounding culture. Moreover, they hold views that are directly hostile to their host countries. In Britain for example, polls showed that 20% of British Muslims sympathized with a bombing that killed 52 people. Similarly, 12% of young Muslims said that suicide bombings could be justified.
So all in all, I found NO GO ZONES to be an informative, well-written book—but also sort of a scary one. I found the author’s personal experiences in the No Go Zones the most interesting part of the book.
Advance review copy courtesy of the publisher
See also Bassocantor.com/blog/nogo
NO GO ZONES describes how Western media is not fully disclosing what is happening. Both in Europe and the United States, some immigrant neighborhoods are being drastically changed, but the media is reluctant to investigate or report.
The book starts off with the author, Raheem Kassam investigating the sexual attacks in Cologne Germany. To his astonishment, the mainstream media hardly made any mention of these attacks. He was reluctant to believe that it was just being ignored: “I was perplexed by the lack of coverage. . . My belief that this could happen almost led us to miss it entirely.” Despite his initial doubts, Kassam was actually the one who broke the story, and then other media outlets finally joined in.
The author decided to visit various supposedly places—the reputed “No Go Zones,” in both Europe and the United States. These were said to have high concentrations of immigrants who had not assimilated, did not want to assimilate, and were hostile to their host country. The author, despite his original skepticism, did indeed find them to be dangerous places; while visiting, he was often questioned or intimidated by the inhabitants.
Besides journaling his visits to the zones, Kassam cites troubling—and scary statistics. Certain neighborhoods simply do not choose to assimilate into the surrounding culture. Moreover, they hold views that are directly hostile to their host countries. In Britain for example, polls showed that 20% of British Muslims sympathized with a bombing that killed 52 people. Similarly, 12% of young Muslims said that suicide bombings could be justified.
So all in all, I found NO GO ZONES to be an informative, well-written book—but also sort of a scary one. I found the author’s personal experiences in the No Go Zones the most interesting part of the book.
Advance review copy courtesy of the publisher
See also Bassocantor.com/blog/nogo
October 16, 2017
Worth reading for all interested into a better insight on Sharia Law and its impact in various countries, including our own.
January 29, 2019
Great read!
Very informative book. Well detailed accounts of his travels. I appreciated his attempt at staying neutral, always giving the benefit of the doubt in most situations.
Very informative book. Well detailed accounts of his travels. I appreciated his attempt at staying neutral, always giving the benefit of the doubt in most situations.
January 21, 2018
Must read! If this doesn't scare you nothing will.
February 15, 2018
4 Stars. A decent amount of objective facts and an op-ed from various country’s. Great yet unfortunate chapter on Detroit Michigan and Toledo Ohio.
Facts > political ideology
#read up my Friends
Facts > political ideology
#read up my Friends
October 30, 2017
Meh. I had high hopes for this book, but, with the exception of the first and last chapters was pretty shallow. Some good information on the differences between varying sects of Islam and which ones tend to be more isolated and/or prone to Jihadism. That said, the majority of the book seemed rushed to print and very heavy on innuendo. I understand it's not the easiest topic to cover, but it just didn't work. I still enjoy following Kassam on social media and reading his reporting, but I can't really recommend this book, unfortunately.
May 21, 2025
I had heard of No Go Zones, but wondered if they were true. This book describes a variety of them in Europe and the USA. Women feel threatened to stay out, at least. At the most, police stay away, "voluntary" Sharia law is in effect, and the place becomes a Muslim enclave separate from the broader society.
October 11, 2019
This was frightening about the threat of Sharia Law. My only criticism is that the writer needed to be more organized and articulate. Some of the narrative didn't seem to be edited enough to be clear about who was actually talking.
March 18, 2018
Um livro desafiante que merece ser lido
February 6, 2022
Competently written, surprisingly balanced, but loses marks for being nakedly pro-Trump. Whatever the author's political views, they should not affect his reportage on an unrelated topic.
February 3, 2021
Eye-opening, informative book. I found it quite difficult to read, mainly because I wasn't familiar with the places talked about, and because there were a lot of unfamiliar people quoted. There possibly could have been extra work done on editing too. Some sentences I read 3 or 4 times and they just didn't make sense to me.
However, those negatives don't change the message of the book. Raheem Kassam takes a look at several "No Go Zones" in countries such as Sweden, USA and England. Western governments and other politically correct people don't want to admit they exist and most 'normal' people are not aware of what's going on in their countries. A few good quotes:
I loved Kassam's dig at the media: "The Tablighis-unlike their Salafist "Death to America!" counterparts-scarcely make it into the news because journalists, being lazier than ever, are unable or unwilling to wrap their heads around the differences between Muslim groups." pg 112
The following quote from Phil Haney was really helpful: "To me the word Islamophobia is a secular political term for a Quranic concept: Fitna.
Fitna is the opposition to the advancement of Islam. It's also translated quite frequently as oppression. It also means resistance, interference with, a lot of different adjectives. But basically understand the concept of Islam advancing forward and anybody who stands in the way of that-whether it be in the social, political, or law enforcement arena-it's causing the Islamic community fitna.
It's a capital offense according to them. So for me Islamophobia...this is by Muslims who know the concept of fitna and in their mind I'm sure are thinking: "you are causing the Islamic community opposition or oppression or resistance. You're committing Fitna."
And the catalyst for that-two verbs in the Quran, that are more violent than verbs you have that only occur 40 times.
The first verb, Qital, which means slaughter. The other is Kharaj which means to violently displace. Which means when fitna is encountered by the forward movement of Islam, resistance, then the Quran authorizes the use of these two operative verbs-they occur four times more frequently in the Quran than jihad. About 170-180 times. So fo me Islamophobia is a disguise word. When they say Islamophobia, they're thinking Fitna." pg 238
"It is also crucial that the Left finally recognizes and acknowledges that No Go Zones are not the same as "Little Poland" in Detroit or Little Italy in New York. They are closed communities of immigrants who are not interested in integrating into the cultures they migrate to. When Polish immigrants dominated Hamtramck, the city streets were not filled with a call to pray at Catholic altars. So why are they now filled five times a day with a call to pray at the many new mosques scattered across the city despite complaints? The answer lies in the key difference between the latest wave of migrants to this city and their predecessors: Islam." pg262
However, those negatives don't change the message of the book. Raheem Kassam takes a look at several "No Go Zones" in countries such as Sweden, USA and England. Western governments and other politically correct people don't want to admit they exist and most 'normal' people are not aware of what's going on in their countries. A few good quotes:
I loved Kassam's dig at the media: "The Tablighis-unlike their Salafist "Death to America!" counterparts-scarcely make it into the news because journalists, being lazier than ever, are unable or unwilling to wrap their heads around the differences between Muslim groups." pg 112
The following quote from Phil Haney was really helpful: "To me the word Islamophobia is a secular political term for a Quranic concept: Fitna.
Fitna is the opposition to the advancement of Islam. It's also translated quite frequently as oppression. It also means resistance, interference with, a lot of different adjectives. But basically understand the concept of Islam advancing forward and anybody who stands in the way of that-whether it be in the social, political, or law enforcement arena-it's causing the Islamic community fitna.
It's a capital offense according to them. So for me Islamophobia...this is by Muslims who know the concept of fitna and in their mind I'm sure are thinking: "you are causing the Islamic community opposition or oppression or resistance. You're committing Fitna."
And the catalyst for that-two verbs in the Quran, that are more violent than verbs you have that only occur 40 times.
The first verb, Qital, which means slaughter. The other is Kharaj which means to violently displace. Which means when fitna is encountered by the forward movement of Islam, resistance, then the Quran authorizes the use of these two operative verbs-they occur four times more frequently in the Quran than jihad. About 170-180 times. So fo me Islamophobia is a disguise word. When they say Islamophobia, they're thinking Fitna." pg 238
"It is also crucial that the Left finally recognizes and acknowledges that No Go Zones are not the same as "Little Poland" in Detroit or Little Italy in New York. They are closed communities of immigrants who are not interested in integrating into the cultures they migrate to. When Polish immigrants dominated Hamtramck, the city streets were not filled with a call to pray at Catholic altars. So why are they now filled five times a day with a call to pray at the many new mosques scattered across the city despite complaints? The answer lies in the key difference between the latest wave of migrants to this city and their predecessors: Islam." pg262
August 19, 2018
Not very well written or edited. Too long despite being well under 300 pages. But there is certainly some useful insight here into a real and complex issue.
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